Bruno Venditti

Editor, Elements

Bruno Venditti is a writer focused on natural resources, mining, energy, and technology. He has a background as a special reporter on breaking news coverage, including natural disasters, warfare, and politics.

Economy1 day ago

U.S. Latino GDP vs. Global Economic Powers

The U.S. Latino GDP ranks fifth globally at $3.6 trillion.
Energy2 days ago

Charted: Battery Capacity by Country (2024-2030)

This graphic compares battery capacity by cathode type across major countries.
Maps2 days ago

Mapped: Daycare Costs by State

In places like Washington D.C., daycare costs rival a second rent payment.
Green3 days ago

Infographic: How Long Does Plastic Take to Decompose?

Plastics can take 20 to 500 years to decompose.
Technology5 days ago

Tinder and Bumble Nearly Tied Among U.S. Dating Apps

The dating app industry reached a market size of over $6 billion in 2024.
Energy1 week ago

Charted: How Top Economies Generated Electricity in 2024

Fossil fuels account for nearly 60% of power generation.
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Mining1 week ago

What Gold Investors Should Know in 2025

Explorers remain off the radar despite rising gold stocks.
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Maps2 weeks ago

Visualizing Global Trade Dominance: U.S. vs. EU (2000-2024)

In 2024, U.S. and EU trade volumes were similar, but their trade balances differed significantly.
Politics2 weeks ago

Ranked: Top 10 Donors of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

In four of the last five U.S. elections, the candidate who raised the most money won.
Money2 weeks ago

Mapped: The Most Taxed States in America

Hawaii tops the nation in total tax burden.
Creator Program

China2 weeks ago

Mapped: How China Overtook the U.S. in Global Trade (2000–2024)

In this visualization, creator Ehsan Soltani explores the shift in global trade dominance over the past two decades.
Green2 weeks ago

Ranked: Companies with the Most Fossil Fuel and Cement CO2 Emissions

Half of the world’s total fossil fuel and cement carbon dioxide emissions in 2023 came from just 36 companies.
Markets3 weeks ago

Charted: Tesla’s 2025 Sales Slump

Tesla's Q1 2025 sales fell 13%, their lowest since 2022.
Energy3 weeks ago

How the Largest Importers of Russian Fossil Fuels Have Changed (2022 vs. 2025)

Despite sanctions against Moscow, the EU remains a key consumer of Russian fossil fuels.
War4 weeks ago

Mapped: Countries With the Most Nuclear Weapons

Even without the U.S., France and the UK provide NATO with the third-largest nuclear arsenal.
Money4 weeks ago

The Income Needed to be Middle Class in Every U.S. State (2025)

Middle class income ranges from $36K to $200K by state.
Energy1 month ago

Top 20 Countries by Battery Storage Capacity

China holds about two-thirds of global BESS capacity.
Technology1 month ago

What Resources Can We Get from the Moon?

While solar energy is abundant, mineral and water extraction technologies are still developing.
Money1 month ago

Visualized: How Much Gold Is in Fort Knox?

The United States Bullion Depository holds more than half of the Treasury’s $428B in gold reserves.
Green1 month ago

Dairy vs. Plant-Based Milk: Which is Greener?

Dairy milk has a larger environmental footprint compared to plant-based alternatives.
Misc1 month ago

Ranked: The Top 10 Dream Colleges in the U.S. for 2025

MIT took the top spot as the most desired college among students.
religion1 month ago

Visualizing the Religious Landscape of the U.S.

62% of U.S. adults identify as Christian, while 30% are religiously unaffiliated.
Jobs1 month ago

Ranked: 2025’s Best Countries to Live and Work

This graphic highlights top migration destinations by jobs, earnings, education, and livability.
Debt1 month ago

Ranked: The Top 20 Countries Holding the Most U.S. Debt

The United States owes foreign investors $8.5 trillion.
Money2 months ago

Ranked: America’s Richest Self-Made Women in 2025

The richest self-made woman, Diane Hendricks, is the 93rd richest person in the world.
Technology2 months ago

Mapped: Crypto Taxation Around the World

This map displays capital gains tax rates for individual crypto investors worldwide.
Education2 months ago

How U.S. Students Perform at Basic Math and Reading

Only 3–4% of students have achieved advanced reading skills.
Maps2 months ago

Mapped: Ukraine’s Mineral Resources

Ukraine claims to hold nearly $15 trillion worth of mineral resources.
Travel2 months ago

Charted: The Least Powerful Passports in 2025

Middle Eastern passports lead the way.
Energy2 months ago

Visualizing Chinese EV Market Share Overseas

Chinese brands accounted for 62% of global EV sales in 2024.
Politics2 months ago

What Canadians Think About Trump’s ‘51st State’ Comments

Over 70% would never vote for Canada to become part of the U.S.
Travel2 months ago

Charted: The Most Powerful Passports in 2025

Asian passports lead the way.
Technology2 months ago

How Big is the Space Economy?

The global space economy reached $596B in 2024.
Mining2 months ago

How Rich is Canada in Natural Resources?

Canada’s natural resources were valued at $1.7 trillion in 2023.
Money2 months ago

Mapped: How Far $1 Million Gets You in Retirement, by U.S State

How long $1 million lasts in retirement across U.S. states.
United States2 months ago

Charted: Top Suppliers of Aluminum and Steel to the U.S.

President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.
Demographics2 months ago

Charted: Single Mothers in America by Ethnicity

One in five mothers in the U.S. is single.
Crime2 months ago

Mapped: Police Violence by State in 2024

In total numbers, Texas ranks highest with 165 deaths last year.
Economy2 months ago

Ranked: Top U.S. Trade Partners by Import Value

This graphic shows total U.S. imports by selected trading partners between 2017 and 2023.
Mining2 months ago

Charted: The Global Mining Industry, by Market Cap

Australia tops the list, with its major mining companies totaling $353 billion in market cap.
China2 months ago

Charted: China’s Exports by Region (2000-2022)

China has continued to deepen its economic ties beyond the U.S. over the last decades.
Maps3 months ago

Mapped: The Top Import Partner of Every U.S. State

This map illustrates the top import partner for each U.S. state.
War3 months ago

Charted: The Current State of the World’s Nuclear Arsenal

Nine countries collectively maintain over 12,000 nuclear warheads.
Money3 months ago

Visualizing the Growth of U.S. Consumer Debt

Student loan debt has increased fivefold over the past two decades.
Demographics3 months ago

Japan’s Aging Problem in One Chart

Japan has the world's highest proportion of the population aged 65 and over.
Demographics3 months ago

Charted: How Generations Will Shape the Workforce by 2035

Boomers will have practically fully exited the workforce within ten years.
Money3 months ago

Mapped: The Living Wage for a Family of Four, by State

A six-figure income is required in 26 states.
War3 months ago

The 10 Most Powerful Air Forces in the World

Who controls the skies today? This infographic ranks the top 10 countries with the largest air forces globally.
Politics3 months ago

Visualizing Over $1 Trillion in Wealth at Trump’s Inauguration

Five of the world’s ten richest billionaires attended Trump’s inauguration.
Energy3 months ago

How Many New Mines Are Needed for the Energy Transition?

Copper and lithium will require the highest number of new mines.